January Favourites

Where has January went!? Life is moving honestly too fast; let's slow down and take a moment. The next two months are the busiest part of my year so please forgive any dips in activity during it. My musical society is performing the European Premier of Heathers the Musical; it has never been performed anywhere in Europe yet. So, basically, will becoming very busy soon with rehearsals, tracking down costumes, ticket sales, more rehearsals, etc. Any way, back on topic and onto my January favourites!

Maybelline Fit Me! Mate + Poreless

My ultimate, will continue to repurchase favourite. I find it a fairly medium-to-full coverage formula. It lasts such a long time before I start to see any fading or break up.

Benefit Gimme Brow

Another favourite that I will continue to repurchase. Most other products I use, such as the Anastasia Beverley Hills Brow Pomade and Makeup Revolution Ultra Aqua Brow Tint, leave y brows looking a bit to heavy. It may be that I just have to practice a bit more. The Gimme Brow just darkens and defines my brows in a pleasing, natural way.

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer

I have struggled to find the perfect concealer for my fairy pale skin. I heard that the Naked Skin Concealer was a very firm blogger favourite, so I took a chance. It is the best shade watch that I have tried too date. The coverage as well is very strong, perfect for my dark underage circles.

Makeup Revolution F104 Brush
January has been a month of trying out brand new brushes, and his one from Makeup Revolution is starting to become a firm favourite. It's great for setting my face, or I quite like to use it for finishing powders.

Very boring favourites this month, I feel. Hopefully, there'll be some excitement, some colour in next months favourites. I still have loads of new stuff I'm trying out to see if I like it, or not.

Louise x x

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MAC: Fraud or Not?

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Totally Fabby MAC Lipstick!

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Barry M Colour Changing Lip Paint in Neptune

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Of Love and Lipstick

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